Print Area Specification Properties dialog box

Specifications > Properties opens the Default Properties dialog box.

Default Properties dialog box

A print area specification describes how Batch Print determines which portion of each design file to print. Basically, this will be either a view or a defined area in a view. The view may be one of the eight numbered views, or it may be a saved view. Defined areas include the area enclosed by a cell, defined shape, or a sheet definition.

View

Selects the view number or saved view to print. If saved view is chosen, a field appears for entry of the saved view name.

Method

Sets printing boundaries.

• View
— Contents of the view number or the specified saved view.

• Fit Master
— The print area is automatically calculated to include every element in the master model.

• Fit All
— The print area is automatically calculated to include every element in the master model and all references.

• Shape
— Prints the area bounded by a particular shape. When Shape is chosen, the Level, Color, Weight, and Style fields display to let you describe the shape.

• Cell
— Prints the area bounded by a particular cell. When Cell is chosen, the name field appears to let you enter a cell name.

• Sheet
— The print area is defined by the sheet definition.

Search Files

These settings are enabled only when Method is set to Shape or Cell. Indicates which files should be searched for the boundary defining shape or cell.

• Master File
— If on, all master files are searched for the boundary defining shape or cell.

• References
— If on, all references are searched for the boundary defining shape or cell. You can restrict the search to specific references by entering the logical names or filenames in the list box below the References setting.

Process Multiple Boundary Elements

Enabled only when Method is set to Shape or Cell. If on, printed output is generated for each boundary element found. If off, printed output is generated only for the first boundary element found.

OK

Accepts the selected print area properties.

Cancel

Closes the Default Properties dialog box without accepting the selected properties.